Two states are leading the effort to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to teachers

What happens when teachers don’t have paid parental leave? Too often, they leave the classroom—or never enter it at all. In Arkansas and Delaware, teachers receive 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with states covering the cost of long-term substitutes. Educators and state leaders share how these policies support families, strengthen financial stability, and help schools retain great teachers.

More than half of teachers in the United States say they couldn’t take any paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. Most had to rely on accrued sick days instead. Only two states currently offer 12 weeks of fully paid leave with coverage for long-term substitutes.

Walton Family Foundation-Gallup research reveals a quarter of teachers lack key resources needed to do their jobs

Teachers’ job satisfaction is deeply tied to the support they receive. According to a new Gallup report, 77% of teachers who say they have the materials they need to do their jobs are satisfied with their school as a workplace.

How AI Helps Teachers Build Capacity and Reinvest in Students

How the education innovators at Magpie Literacy are helping America’s youngest learners build foundational reading skills

At a Little Rock school, Magpie Literacy's virtual tools are helping young students master reading fundamentals. Meet the educators using sound, structure and smiles to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

We asked teachers from across the country to share moments when their students moved and inspired them this school year. These reflections are reminders of why they chose this work—and how its impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Recent studies predict that using AI could save teachers up to 24 hours a month. We asked teachers across the U.S how they would use that time to better support students.

A new Gallup-Walton Family Foundation survey shows that teachers who regularly use AI tools save an average of 5.9 hours per week, adding up to six full weeks of reclaimed time each school year.

Gallup-Walton Family Foundation poll finds teachers who regularly use AI tools save the equivalent of six weeks per school year

Collaboration and growth opportunities keep great teachers in classrooms

Improving outcomes for the next generation of students depends on educators staying in the field and feeling satisfied in their careers.

Walton Family Foundation-Gallup research highlights what drives teachers’ job satisfaction and how that connects to classroom engagement and confidence in students’ futures

How is AI shaping the classroom? Hear teachers share their views on how artificial intelligence is helping students learn in new ways – while asking questions about creativity and critical thinking.